WHAT IS A BLOG?
Blog is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal/diary/newsletter that is available for public viewing on the internet. Blogs are updated frequently.
WHY BLOG?
The primary value of blogging isn’t just the networking with peers, it is also a tool that helps students express their knowledge and insights. Another important benefit of blogging is communicating and interacting with members of the community who they may traditionally have had a tougher time reaching such as parents and anyone in the community who is concerned about education.
BENEFITS OF BLOGGING
Blogging is easy to use. It is not as complicated as designing your own website from scratch, as it has ready-made templates in place for the Blogger to manipulate to his/her advantage.
Blogging is free to use in some cases, and is in fact with Blogger.com. This allows quick and easy publishing of material, without set-up costs and maintenance costs.
Blogs help communicate to an audience without the fuss of sending out newsletters or other paper-based sources. Plus it can be edited and updated regularly.
It enables 24/7 access for students, parents and community members.
Blogging
WHAT IS A BLOG?
Blog is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal/diary/newsletter that is available for public viewing on the internet. Blogs are updated frequently.
WHY BLOG?
The primary value of blogging isn’t just the networking with peers, it is also a tool that helps students express their knowledge and insights. Another important benefit of blogging is communicating and interacting with members of the community who they may traditionally have had a tougher time reaching such as parents and anyone in the community who is concerned about education.
BENEFITS OF BLOGGING
Blogging is easy to use. It is not as complicated as designing your own website from scratch, as it has ready-made templates in place for the Blogger to manipulate to his/her advantage.
Blogging is free to use in some cases, and is in fact with Blogger.com. This allows quick and easy publishing of material, without set-up costs and maintenance costs.
Blogs help communicate to an audience without the fuss of sending out newsletters or other paper-based sources. Plus it can be edited and updated regularly.
It enables 24/7 access for students, parents and community members.
Guide to Using Blogger
Classroom Ideas for blogging